Gerald Joseph Fraser, Sr. Obituary (1941

Gerald J. "Jerry" Fraser, Sr., 81, of Hayward, Wisconsin, died on Monday morning, February 6, 2023, at MercyOne in Oelwein, Iowa, while wintering in Oelwein to be near family. Graveside Service: 1:00 P.M. Monday, February 13, 2023, at Evergreen Memorial Garden Cemetery in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, February 10, 2023, at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein, Iowa. Interment: Evergreen Memorial Garden Cemetery, Mahtomedi, Minnesota. A Memorial Fund has been established for the American Cancer Society and the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be directed to: 19024 80th Street, Maynard, Iowa 50655. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com Gerald Joseph Fraser, Sr. was born on June 23, 1941, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Clarence J. & Pauline (Schimscha) Fraser. He graduated from high school in St. Paul. Jerry began his working career as a dairy home delivery man and also worked with his parents, helping them operate their vegetable farm by trucking the vegetables to various markets. Jerry then went to work as an engineer for the Chicago Great Western, Chicago Northwestern and the Union Pacific Railroads. Jerry was united in marriage to Janet Ethelyn (Hatch) Brant on November 27, 1981, in Oelwein, Iowa. They made their home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota and later moved to Hayward, Wisconsin. Jerry was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hayward, Wisconsin. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, watching the Minnesota Vikings Football team and the Minnesota Twins Baseball team. Jerry also enjoyed traveling with Janet on various cruises and wintering at South Padre Island, Texas and Gulf Shores, Alabama. Jerry is survived by his Wife of 41 years: Janet Fraser of Hayward, Wisconsin; 6 Children: Gerald J. Frazer, Jr. of Minnesota, Patty Jo Fraser of Minnesota, Scott (Janae) Brant of Keokuk, Iowa, Lori (Brian) Pattison of Sumner, Iowa, JoLynne (David) Kennon of Maynard, Iowa and Mickie (Brian) Schultz of The Woodlands, Texas; 15 Grandchildren; 21 Great Grandchildren; 3 Great Great Grandchildren; Brother-In-Law: Tom Schultz of Cumberland, Wisconsin; Sister-In-Law: Glenda Hatch of Altoona, Iowa and Nieces & Nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; sister: Anna Marie Schultz; 2 brothers-in-law: Jerald Hatch & Jon Hatch and a sister-in-law: Teresa Hatch.